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Exciting Opportunity: Maintenance Technician

Full-time M-F and Saturdays On-Call

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking to make a difference in your community? Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our properties for substance-abusing women and their families. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for those we serve.

Position Summary:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of our properties. From conducting repairs and improvements to responding to service requests, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various maintenance tasks to maintain and enhance property value.
• Record maintenance activities in daily logs and reports.
• Conduct repairs and improvements, including drywall, painting, caulking, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, flooring, and more.
• Respond to resident service requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in on-call emergency service rotations.
• Report maintenance concerns and recommend capital repairs to the Housing Manager.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments and contractors.
• Attend safety and maintenance training sessions as directed.
• Perform inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with special projects and events as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A current valid Virginia motor vehicle license with a lean driving record in the most recent three years.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of verifiable hands-on maintenance experience required.
• Proficiency in at least one major area of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Trade school or military training a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and residents.
• Strong reasoning ability for planning and scheduling repairs, interpreting codes, and inventorying supplies.
• Ability to use tools and equipment effectively.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, safety principles, and computer applications.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Specialized license or certificate in a related field desirable.
• Current auto insurance required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strength, stamina, and mobility to lift and move heavy materials and equipment.
• Vision and communication abilities required for reading, writing, and interacting with others.

Work Environment:

• Willingness to work outdoors in various conditions.
• Mobility required for performing maintenance tasks and responding to emergencies.
• Collaborative teamwork in ensuring property quality standards are met.

How to Apply:
If you're ready to use your maintenance skills to positively impact the lives of substance-abusing women and their families, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume your qualifications and interest in this role.

We are a V3 Sponsored Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires a current valid driver's license and clean driving record from the current three years. Has your license been suspended or revoked in the last three years?
• This position requires a complete background check to include a drug screen. Are you willing to submit to this background check requirement?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• building or residential maintenance : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Norfolk, VA 23502 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA 23502 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person